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Legal Advice vs Legal Information: Knowing the Difference

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People facing a legal problem often search online for answers before calling a lawyer. That makes sense because search engines, legal websites, and even artificial intelligence offer fast access to explanations, summaries of laws, and step-by-step answers in seconds. The…

Ken Harrell Named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 “Managing Partners to Watch”

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Firm News

Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that Managing Partner Ken “Kenny” Harrell has been selected by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly magazine as one of the Managing Partners to Watch for 2025. Expanding Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers’s…

How Chronic Pain Affects the Brain & How to Calculate Damages

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Uncategorized

Chronic pain is more than a lingering ache. It is a medical condition that reshapes the brain, alters the body’s response to stress, and changes lives in lasting ways. Unlike acute pain, which typically subsides as an injury heals, chronic…

Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers Selected for Best Law Firms® in America by Best Lawyers®

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Firm News

Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that the firm has been selected for inclusion in 2026’s The Best Law Firms® in America by Best Lawyers®. This prestigious recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence, client service, and…

Does My Job Have to Give Me Time Off for Doctor Appointments if I File for Workers’ Comp?

Author: Ken Harrell

Workers' Compensation

The simple answer is yes. However, there are important details you need to be aware of to ensure your rights are protected. Being injured on the job might require a lot of medical attention, including emergency visits, hospital stays, and…

South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act Aims to Prevent Collisions

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Car Accident

A new South Carolina law outlaws the use of handheld mobile electronic devices while driving. Taking effect on September 1st, 2025, the South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act aims to raise awareness and decrease the number of accidents caused…

2026 Best Lawyers in America Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers attorneys included for selection

Multiple Attorneys at Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers Included in The Best Lawyers in America

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Firm News

We are proud to share that 18 attorneys from Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Additionally, the firm’s Managing Partner,…

Intersection Accidents and Injuries in South Carolina

How Our Attorneys Handle a Liberty Mutual Claim

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Car Accident

After an accident, getting the insurance company to pay what’s fair can be more frustrating than the crash itself. That’s especially true when dealing with a Liberty Mutual claim. Liberty Mutual is one of the country’s largest auto insurance companies,…

Joye Recognized Statewide

Selected to the Super Lawyers’ Top 10 List in South Carolina.

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in South Carolina and we are incredibly honored for Mark C. Joye to have been named one of the Top 10 Super Lawyers in South Carolina for 2016. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Mark C. Joye is not only a highly respected personal injury attorney who handles a full spectrum of cases, from brain injuries and defective products to nursing home abuse and workers’ compensation, but he is a strong advocate for positive change in his profession and community. He has also served as lead counsel in numerous cases involving victims who suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death through car or trucking accidents.

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Ken Harrell awarding a check for the scholarship program to a student

Joye Law Annual Scholarship Program

We are committed to helping others and giving back to the communities we serve. Among the ways, we show our commitment to community service is the Joye Law Annual Scholarship Program, which provides seven $2,000 scholarships to South Carolina high school seniors…

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Joye in the Community

Helping our community is just as important as helping our clients. Each year, Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers is proud to support numerous community-based organizations through partnerships, fundraisers, sponsorships, and donations.

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Awards & Recognition

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Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year Award to Ken Harrell for Charleston 2026

2025 Best Law Firms Badge - Tier 1 - COLA - WC

Carolina Forest Readers' Choice Award 2024

2025 Best Law Firms Badge - Tier 1 - CHS - WC

2025 Best Law Firms Badge - Tier 1 - CHS - Product

2025 Best Law Firms Badge - Tier 1 - CHS - PI

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